Our friendly professionals
Mark Walinske
Instructor/Owner
Mark has been an avid fly fisherman for over 50 years. Mark's passion has taken him around the U.S. to fish in both fresh and salt water. In recent years, he has taken to helping beginners in the many rivers of MN and WI and is especially fond of helping them catch and land their first trout. Mark's calm demeanor and love of fishing makes everyone feel comfortable.
Jeff Donegan
Instructor
Jeff has been flyfishing for over 29 years and is both a North Shore steelhead fishing expert and a youth mentor with the Lake Superior Steelhead Association. In addition to being part of Margo+Lola, he also is an experienced guide of the Kenai peninsula and Bristol Bay regions of Alaska. Jeff’s relaxed approach to guiding and fishing is welcomed by first time students.
Carrie Cremin
Instructor
As a Wisconsin native, Carrie has explored the State's waters for nearly two decades though her first wading experience was in Wyoming where her family camped in the summers. Her love for fly fishing is nicely matched by her passion for continuous learning. Fly fishing is also Carrie's gateway excuse to escape daily work in the medical field. Besides the personal joy of this sport, Carrie loves helping others experience fly fishing for the first time.
Kristian Koenig
Instructor
Kristian discovered his love for fly fishing while working one summer in the Colorado Rockies. The experience led him to start guiding out of Estes Park, CO. He now spends his time exploring Wisconsin rivers in pursuit of trout, smallmouth and musky - that is, when he’s not teaching the next generation of kids in the classroom. Kristian is excited to be joining Margo+Lola
so he can use his patience, knowledge, and passion to teach all who have a curiosity to learn.
Phil Nordberg
Instructor
Phil was introduced to flyfishing 25 years ago when he floated the famous Deschutes River. Since then, Phil makes it a point to bring his rod as he travels extensively in the US, Bahamas and New Zealand to fish trout and bonefish. His international experience coupled with a deep passion to mentor new students, is a welcomed addition to Margo+Lola.
Mark Parrish
Instructor
Many years ago, Mark was introduced to fly fishing on a trip to Colorado and was immediately “hooked.” Despite life being busy with family and his real estate career, Mark always makes time for fly fishing. Mark's passion for the sport is infectious and his patience in helping others learn is unparalleled.
